Paul Frees: John Beresford Tipton

Quotes 

• Michael Anthony : [Anthony enters a large open room where he finds Tipton, seated in a high-backed chair. Beside the chair is a small table holding a salver containing two glasses of liquid and a carafe of liquid. Only Tipton's right hand is visible to viewers.]  You sent for me, sir?

  John Beresford Tipton : [Motioning to tray]  Care for a drink, Mike?

  Michael Anthony : [Glancing at his wrist watch]  It's a little early in the day, isn't it, sir?

  John Beresford Tipton : [Chuckling]  Oh, it's only water. It's supposed to be from the Fountain of Youth, discovered by Ponce de Leon. Wouldn't you like to be young again, Mike?

  Michael Anthony : [sighing]  Who wouldn't, sir?

  John Beresford Tipton : Help yourself.

  [Anthony picks up a glass from the tray and takes a couple of gulps] 

  John Beresford Tipton : Well, how do you feel now?

  Michael Anthony : If you'll forgive me, Mr. Tipton, a few seconds older than I felt before I drank it.

  [Returns glass to salver] 

  John Beresford Tipton : [Chuckling]  Well, never mind, Mike. Maturity has it's many advantages.

  [Hands envelope to Anthony] 

  John Beresford Tipton : Our next millionaire.

  [Anthony accepts envelope, gives a final glance at the water, turns and leaves]